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Grab & Go: Where to Take the Kids This Weekend

Our picks for family events for Feb. 11, 12 and 13 in Prospect Heights, North Park Slope and Fort Greene.

Not sure what you're doing with the kids this weekend? Introducing our Grab & Go Kids Planner, appearing every Friday.

In addition to our , we have also cut to the chase, giving you our top five picks for the weekend in Prospect Heights, North Park Slope and Fort Greene.

Help us build both columns with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! 

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Where/When: Puppetworks, 338 Sixth Ave., 3 & up, 12:30p.m. & 2:30p.m.

Why Go: It's been sold out nearly all week, but according to their website (as of 3:20 p.m. today), there are still tickets to Saturday and Sunday's shows.  

Pricing: Adults $8; Children $7

 

Where/When: , Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

Why Go: Take a train ride through Black History Month with Elijah McCoy. Discover the authors, politicians and inventors who helped shape today’s culture through a craft activity.  For ages 6 and up.

Pricing: Free with admission ($7.50 per person 12 months and older). (Note that at the museum this weekend 2 p.m. or after.)

 

3. Discover Tour at Prospect Park

 Where/When: Audubon Center in , Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Why Go: Discover the Prospect Park you never knew. Meet birds and other wildlife on this walk, guided by a naturalist.  

Pricing: Free

 

 Where/When: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, Satruday and Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Why Go: Children get to engage in arts, crafts and games just like they did in 19th-century Brooklyn.

Pricing: Free

 

Where/When: , Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Why Go: Join us to view an authentic drinking gourd from the museum’s collection and discover secret messages hidden in traditional spirituals. Ages 5 and up 

Pricing: Free with museum admission ($7.50 per person 12 months and older). (Note that this weekend after 2 p.m.)


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